slippery

/ˈslɪpəɹi/adj
Elementary
1

Of a surface, having low friction, often due to being covered in a non-viscous liquid, and therefore hard to grip, hard to stand on without falling, etc.

2

Evasive; difficult to pin down.

3

Liable to slip; not standing firm.

4

Unstable; changeable; inconstant.

5

Wanton; unchaste; loose in morals.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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